Contemporary rear extension to a listed regency building creating an open-plan living space with a strong visual and physical connection to the garden.
Architectural concept illustrating a contemporary single-storey extension designed to complement the scale and character of the existing home.
The Eyrie – contemporary home extension and remodelling designed around its mature landscaped setting and connection with the garden.
Architectural concept for a contemporary exposed timber framed gabled extension with full-height glazing, creating a light-filled connection between the home and garden.
Contemporary home extension opening the living space onto the garden through full-width sliding glazing, creating a seamless connection between inside and out.
Architectural concept for a contemporary rural home combining traditional proportions and natural materials with large openings and modern detailing.
Contemporary glazed extension to an existing brick home, creating a light-filled new living space while retaining and responding to the character of the original building.
Architectural concept for a contemporary rear extension creating an open-plan kitchen and living space with large areas of glazing and a direct connection to the garden.
Contemporary residential design combining a strongly glazed gable with more restrained adjoining forms, creating generous natural light and a close connection between the living spaces and garden.
Architectural concept for a contemporary new build home using simple pitched-roof forms, large areas of glazing and a restrained material palette, set within a mature landscaped setting.
Contemporary home remodelling and extension in Cheltenham, transforming an existing house with generous glazing, improved natural light and a modern architectural design.

Residential Architects in Cheltenham & the Cotswolds

We design with you, not just for you.

Arkipad is a small, design-led architectural practice based in Cheltenham, creating thoughtful homes and beautifully considered spaces across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. From contemporary house extensions and remodelling to new-build homes, listed buildings and heritage projects, we work closely with our clients to create architecture that feels personal, timeless and connected to the way they live.

We believe great design comes from collaboration, creativity and enjoying the process along the way. Friendly, approachable and hands-on, we guide projects from the earliest ideas through planning, technical design and construction, with clarity, care and attention to detail.

Explore Arkipad

View our architectural projects, learn more about our approach, or get in touch to discuss your own project.

Our Work

Our Work

About Us

About Us

Contact

Contact

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google Read all Google reviews →

We're proud to build lasting relationships with our clients, creating homes that are as enjoyable to design as they are to live in.

“We engaged Ed at concept stage to design a modern extension for our Grade II listed house in a Conservation Area, following two failed planning attempts by other firms. His designs are beautiful, sensitively reimagining the perfect blend of old and new, and secured listed building consent.

Ed is diligent, considerate, thorough, calm and supremely talented. He worked tirelessly with the builders to ensure a high standard of delivery, finding solutions, designing out problems and always being there to offer assistance.

Ed and Alice have created a beautiful home for us. His tenacity, talent, hard work and determination to get the job done would be invaluable to any homeowner.”

Rosemary Henderson
Grade II Listed Home · Cheltenham
★★★★★ Google Review

“We worked with Ed from the very early pre-planning stages through an exceptionally long and challenging planning application, which ultimately went to committee before permission was granted. Ed stood by us throughout with patience, resilience and unwavering support.

He produced an amazing design that we genuinely believe is an architectural masterpiece. Beyond his technical skill and dedication, Ed is an excellent architect and became a friend during the process.

We're incredibly grateful for everything he's done and would highly recommend Arkipad to anyone looking for high-quality architectural services.”

Usha & Saileesh
New Build Home · Worcester
★★★★★ Google Review

“Arkipad have been amazing. Ed and Alice have been superb to work with, a reassuring mix of professional, kind, supportive, responsive and practical.

When we faced challenges with the planning application, they stood by us all the way through and somehow came up with something even better despite having less space on our tiny site.

We felt we were given all the attention and focus our project needed, with the work completed in a timely way and at a very fair and clear price. I trust Ed and Alice absolutely and genuinely cannot recommend them highly enough.”

Ala Marsh
Home Extension · Gloucestershire
★★★★★ Google Review

Thinking About a Project?

Whether you're considering a house extension, remodelling an existing home, working with a listed building or planning something completely new, we'd be happy to hear about your ideas.

Start a Conversation →

Arkipad | Architects Cheltenham